How are spa tubs cleaned between treatments?
Some people like to work out or watch reality TV after a stressful day. But for a fortunate few, slipping into a relaxing spa tub helps to shed the weight of the day. The experience isn’t so relaxing, however, if your tub isn’t clean. A spa tub, also known as hot tub, can be very easy to care for and maintain if you know what you’re doing and very difficult if you don’t, according to James Sturgeon, industry expert and owner of Premier Hot Tubs in Alpharetta, Ga. One of the best long-term tips Sturgeon has to offer current and would-be spa tub owners is to buy and install an ozone generator. For between $400 and $600, you can purchase a quality generator, which will pay for itself in about two years in terms of money saved on chemical purchases. What can a spa tub owner do in the short term though? On a weekly basis, Sturgeon recommends gathering the following items to clean and sanitize yo